Summer 2012 Transfer window thread

They have taken it down after Fulham denied received any bid for him.

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Nowhere near good enough, Juve should go for Pazzini instead.

True, but I suppose he doesnt want to retire thinking “What if”

If he had made the move a few years back he would probably have been able to get in with a solid mid-table EPL side.

You can understand his apprehension however. Italian players often have difficulty coming to terms with the pace of the English game.

I hate when you’ve made a pun and you can’t be sure if anyone or everyone got it.

I got it alright, just thought it was shit. Looks as though it went over KIB’s head though

It’s worse when you try and draw people’s attention to it or have to explain it.

Are you looking for an award?

Rodgers has now confirmed that Liverpool want Clint Dempsey. Can’t say that I am blown away by this potential signing but I guess an 8th place finish in the EPL doesn’t attract the very best.

Glasgow Rangers last ever signing, Mervan Celik, is set to join Pescara.

Fernando Gago has joined Valencia.

Dempsey would probably be a better signing than any signing Liverpool have made in about 2+ years.

Dempsey is a very good player. Plays well in many formations, scores goals, creates, athletic, aggressive. A lot of fine qualities. Paul Doyle had a good article on him in the guardian
yesterday. Could see him linking well with Suarez

Will be interesting to see how he would fit into a midfield with ever Banega already there

They sold Topal so I imagine he’ll play behind Banega in that deeper role.

Arsenal are confirming they have received three £15m bids for RVP from Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus, but these are bids are way off their valuation.

Sky Sports understands Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Swansea City midfielder Joe Allen.

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Allen, who is away with Team GB at the Olympics, is thought to be keen on a move to Liverpool to be reunited with Rodgers.

Swansea are reluctant to lose the midfield schemer, but know they will not be able to resist a big-money offer for Allen.
Allen is thought to have a release clause in his contract and Liverpool are believed to be ready to match the £15million fee to land the Wales international.

Swansea are already looking at possible replacements for Allen with Spanish midfielder Michu poised to make the switch to the Liberty Stadium.

Rodgers is keen to get a move for Allen wrapped up as soon as possible as he looks to add the midfielder to the signing of Fabio Borini.

Would that signal the end of any Dempsey deal?

I’d doubt it. Dempsey would probably play further forward.

Could be looking at the following team next season

Reina,
Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Enrique
Gernard, Lucas, Allen,
Demspey, Suarez, Boirini

Allen would play deeper next to Lucas I imagine.

Surely Rodgers needs to trade out before he can spend?